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L240 LND

1993 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,026 mi
Last recorded167,026 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 LND
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 167,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 164,481 miles

N/S /R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION FRT BRAKE BALANCE ON LIMIT. DISC CORODED ALROUND DUE TO STANDING

Fail 16 Dec 2010 164,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/S /R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION FRT BRAKE BALANCE ON LIMIT. DISC CORODED ALROUND DUE TO STANDING

Fail 9 Jul 2007 164,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 164,376 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 164,376 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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L240 LND is a 1993 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 137,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L240 LND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L240 LND registered?

L240 LND is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 9 December 1993.

Is L240 LND safe to buy?

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